Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) · December
Best travel monthTravel seasonMexico · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 27° (81°)24– (75–)29 (84) | 26° (79°)23– (73–)29 (84) | 27° (81°)24– (75–)29 (84) | 28° (82°)25– (77–)29 (84) | 29° (84°)26– (79–)31 (88) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)28– (82–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)28– (82–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)28– (82–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)33 (91) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)30 (86) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 18° (64°)14– (57–)21 (70) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)16– (61–)21 (70) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)24 (75) | 24° (75°)21– (70–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)23– (73–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)23– (73–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)23– (73–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)26 (79) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)24 (75) | 19° (66°)15– (59–)22 (72) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 11h UV 10 | 11h UV 10 | 7h UV 8 | 7h UV 8 | 6h UV 8 | 6h UV 8 | 7h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 |
🌊Water Temp | 26° (79°) | 25° (77°) | 25° (77°) | 25° (77°) | 27° (81°) | 29° (84°) | 31° (88°) | 31° (88°) | 31° (88°) | 31° (88°) | 29° (84°) | 27° (81°) |
🌧Rain Days | 2d17mm (0.7") | 2d31mm (1.2") | 1d13mm (0.5") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 1d9mm (0.4") | 13d184mm (7.2") | 23d260mm (10.3") | 27d350mm (13.8") | 26d331mm (13.0") | 15d169mm (6.6") | 4d35mm (1.4") | 2d30mm (1.2") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
December is among the best months in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta): only 2 rain days, 27°C (81°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 27°C (81°F), cooling to 19°C (66°F) at night (daily average: 23°C (73°F)). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 15°C (59°F). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 30 mm (1.2 in) total. The water is a warm 27°C (81°F) — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in December are ideal.
High season on the Bahía de Banderas: the rain has gone, the hills behind town are still green, and the Malecón fills in the evening with music and people strolling past the sculptures. Humpback whales enter the bay between December and February. Hotels are well booked and the mood is festive.
Events & Festivals
- Fiestas Guadalupanas1–12 December
For twelve days, hundreds of processions wind through the old town to the church of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, culminating on 12 December.
Packing list for Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in December
- T-shirts and shorts
- Swimwear and beach towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit Mexico (Puerto Vallarta)?
- Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) (Climate Score: 79/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C (81°F)), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in December?
- In December, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) sees daily highs of 27°C (81°F). Nights cool to 19°C (66°F), with a daily average of 23°C (73°F). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 15°C (59°F).
- How much rain falls in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in December?
- In December, Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) receives an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) get in December?
- Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in December — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in December?
- Water temperature in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) in December averages 27°C (81°F) — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
